Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Brunswick, VIC
I work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, existential anxiety, complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, post‑traumatic stress, institutional abuse, systemic oppression, identity‑related questions, grief and burnout.
My therapeutic style is steady, compassionate and responsive.
Whether you’re seeking structure, somatic practices, creative expression or a more intuitive process, I will tailor our work to align with your goals.
I work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, existential anxiety, complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, post‑traumatic stress, institutional abuse, systemic oppression, identity‑related questions, grief and burnout.
My therapeutic style is steady, compassionate and responsive.
Whether you’re seeking structure, somatic practices, creative expression or a more intuitive process, I will tailor our work to align with your goals.
Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, work stress, or patterns of anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Many people come to counselling with a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right - even if they can’t clearly name what the problem is. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are. If that resonates, you’re not alone.
I offer a warm, emotionally safe space where we can gently explore what you’re experiencing. My approach is person-centred, emotion-focused, and attachment-informed. I’m interested in understanding how your emotional world has been shaped by your relationships and life experiences, and how those patterns may be showing up for you in the present.
Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, work stress, or patterns of anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Many people come to counselling with a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right - even if they can’t clearly name what the problem is. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are. If that resonates, you’re not alone.
I offer a warm, emotionally safe space where we can gently explore what you’re experiencing. My approach is person-centred, emotion-focused, and attachment-informed. I’m interested in understanding how your emotional world has been shaped by your relationships and life experiences, and how those patterns may be showing up for you in the present.
I have previously worked in grief and loss, where life-altering events have led to crises of meaning.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
I have previously worked in grief and loss, where life-altering events have led to crises of meaning.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values. I can provide short term solutions focused interventions or longer term support, depending on your needs.
I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility, suicide and estrangement.
I practice from a social work, intersectional and culturally responsive framework and use CBT, Family Systems, EMDR, ACT and other evidence based techniques to support you to gain deeper insight into your belief systems, triggers, needs and values. I can provide short term solutions focused interventions or longer term support, depending on your needs.
Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Joanne strives to deliver therapy using a person-centred, collaborative, evidence-based approach. She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Joanne strives to deliver therapy using a person-centred, collaborative, evidence-based approach. She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
I'm a counsellor specialising in trauma, loss, and change, based in Melbourne and also available online, Australia-wide.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw flexibly on evidence-based therapies combining person-centred, relational, cognitive behavioural, narrative and mindfulness based approaches. Every person is different. In our early sessions, we’ll develop a plan that reflects your background, goals, and the approach that feels right for you.
I'm a counsellor specialising in trauma, loss, and change, based in Melbourne and also available online, Australia-wide.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw flexibly on evidence-based therapies combining person-centred, relational, cognitive behavioural, narrative and mindfulness based approaches. Every person is different. In our early sessions, we’ll develop a plan that reflects your background, goals, and the approach that feels right for you.
I will help you to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
I will help you to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over thirty years of experience in mindfulness practice. tam therapy brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over thirty years of experience in mindfulness practice. tam therapy brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or exploring deeper life patterns, I offer kind, trauma-informed, evidence-based support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, cultural or religious concerns, LGBTQIA+ experiences, substance use, chronic health conditions, and more.
I integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt Therapy. I also draw on Buddhist psychology and practical mindfulness and meditation practices if you're interested in exploring how this tradition can support modern therapy.
Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or exploring deeper life patterns, I offer kind, trauma-informed, evidence-based support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, cultural or religious concerns, LGBTQIA+ experiences, substance use, chronic health conditions, and more.
I integrate Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt Therapy. I also draw on Buddhist psychology and practical mindfulness and meditation practices if you're interested in exploring how this tradition can support modern therapy.
I am a relational psychotherapist offering individual and couples therapy in Brunswick, Melbourne. My practice is particularly well suited to people navigating relational or developmental trauma, emotional distress, or a sense of feeling stuck in longstanding patterns.
I believe psychotherapy has the potential to be truly transformative, not only in managing symptoms, but in cultivating greater self awareness, agency, emotional freedom, and more connected relationships. This belief is continually reinforced through my clinical work and ongoing training, as well as through my own experience of therapy.
I am a relational psychotherapist offering individual and couples therapy in Brunswick, Melbourne. My practice is particularly well suited to people navigating relational or developmental trauma, emotional distress, or a sense of feeling stuck in longstanding patterns.
I believe psychotherapy has the potential to be truly transformative, not only in managing symptoms, but in cultivating greater self awareness, agency, emotional freedom, and more connected relationships. This belief is continually reinforced through my clinical work and ongoing training, as well as through my own experience of therapy.
Life can look fine on the outside while you're stuck in patterns you don't understand. I work with adults who grew up feeling unseen, emotionally unsupported, criticised, controlled, or responsible for others' needs, and who now struggle with self-worth, boundaries, anxiety or recurring relationship patterns. I also support individuals and couples through relationship challenges, including relationship breakdown, and major life transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood — profound periods when old wounds can come into sharper focus.
Life can look fine on the outside while you're stuck in patterns you don't understand. I work with adults who grew up feeling unseen, emotionally unsupported, criticised, controlled, or responsible for others' needs, and who now struggle with self-worth, boundaries, anxiety or recurring relationship patterns. I also support individuals and couples through relationship challenges, including relationship breakdown, and major life transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood — profound periods when old wounds can come into sharper focus.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions.
Therapy can support in difficulties we experience internally and externally and understand the connections between our relationship with ourselves and with others. Each person is unique and I work to collaboratively and creatively respond to the variety of issues that may emerge.
I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions.
Therapy can support in difficulties we experience internally and externally and understand the connections between our relationship with ourselves and with others. Each person is unique and I work to collaboratively and creatively respond to the variety of issues that may emerge.
I work with adults, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, workplace pressures and major life transitions.
Seeking support can feel like a big step. My aim is to provide a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported to make sense of the challenges you are facing.
I work alongside people helping you develop practical strategies and deeper insights that support lasting wellbeing and positive change.
I work with adults, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, workplace pressures and major life transitions.
Seeking support can feel like a big step. My aim is to provide a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported to make sense of the challenges you are facing.
I work alongside people helping you develop practical strategies and deeper insights that support lasting wellbeing and positive change.
Anna supports individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence. With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change. She works with anxiety, mood challenges, trauma and life transitions. She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
Anna supports individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence. With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change. She works with anxiety, mood challenges, trauma and life transitions. She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
I work with people of any gender (including members of the LGBTIQA+ community) 15 years and older to help with a wide range of problems with mental health and wellbeing, such as: Anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, changing unhelpful or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, supporting you through grief and loss or significant life changes, processing trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, helping you to manage challenging emotions such as anger and shame, and working to quiet self-criticism and develop self-compassion.
I provide a calm, warm, and compassionate environment to help my clients feel safe and supported in exploring their mental health and wellbeing. I use a person-centered approach, flexibly drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapies, depending on client needs and preferences. I see myself as a guide and companion on each client's unique journey.
I work with people of any gender (including members of the LGBTIQA+ community) 15 years and older to help with a wide range of problems with mental health and wellbeing, such as: Anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, changing unhelpful or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, supporting you through grief and loss or significant life changes, processing trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, helping you to manage challenging emotions such as anger and shame, and working to quiet self-criticism and develop self-compassion.
I provide a calm, warm, and compassionate environment to help my clients feel safe and supported in exploring their mental health and wellbeing. I use a person-centered approach, flexibly drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapies, depending on client needs and preferences. I see myself as a guide and companion on each client's unique journey.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and chronic health difficulties.
I offer a safe, respectful space to help you process trauma, regulate emotions, reconnect with your body, and understand inner patterns. Therapy is tailored to your needs, using body-mind, compassion-focused, and evidence-informed approaches to support healing, integration, and self-understanding.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and chronic health difficulties.
I offer a safe, respectful space to help you process trauma, regulate emotions, reconnect with your body, and understand inner patterns. Therapy is tailored to your needs, using body-mind, compassion-focused, and evidence-informed approaches to support healing, integration, and self-understanding.
Sam (he/him) is a relational Gestalt therapist working with adults and older teens. His approach is grounded and warm, offering a steady presence for people who feel emotionally disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their experience. With a focus on self-compassion and awareness, Sam supports clients to explore what’s been hard to hold alone and build a more authentic connection with themselves and others.
Sam (he/him) is a relational Gestalt therapist working with adults and older teens. His approach is grounded and warm, offering a steady presence for people who feel emotionally disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their experience. With a focus on self-compassion and awareness, Sam supports clients to explore what’s been hard to hold alone and build a more authentic connection with themselves and others.
I work with teens and adults navigating the impacts of both single-incident and ongoing relational trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic, and creative therapies to support processing and nervous system regulation. I focus on fostering holistic connection - with yourself, others, and your environment.
I’m curious about the coping strategies you’ve developed, understanding them as adaptive and meaningful, while exploring new ways of being and relating. I hold your story within its broader context, recognising the influence of family, community, and society in shaping your experience.
I work with teens and adults navigating the impacts of both single-incident and ongoing relational trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic, and creative therapies to support processing and nervous system regulation. I focus on fostering holistic connection - with yourself, others, and your environment.
I’m curious about the coping strategies you’ve developed, understanding them as adaptive and meaningful, while exploring new ways of being and relating. I hold your story within its broader context, recognising the influence of family, community, and society in shaping your experience.
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Brunswick
- Ascot Vale
- Brunswick East
- Brunswick West
- Carlton North
- Clifton Hill
- Fitzroy North
- Maribyrnong
- Parkville
- Pascoe Vale
- Pascoe Vale South
- Princes Hill
- Thornbury
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.